Cooking for parties and special occasions Books

Book SynopsisLearn about the rich and bold flavors of whiskey and do your own tastings with the 32-page tasting guide, 16-page tasting journal, 2 shot glasses, and 2 whiskey stones included in the Whiskey Tasting Kit.

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Book SynopsisOn a seven-acre small holding in rural Northern Ireland, organic gardener Jo Facer and head chef Erin Bunting run fork-to-fork supper club, organic small-holding and fledgling cooking and growing school, The Edible Flower. In their first cookbook, learn to grow and cook edible flowers with Jo and Erin's delicious recipes inspired by the seasonal produce they grow in their kitchen garden and the wild food they forage from their local shores and hedgerows. Feast, celebrate and bring people together with over 50 recipes for small plates, mains, desserts, baking, snacks and drinks, at once fresh and flavourful and absolutely stunning to serve. Recipes include: Ribboned Courgette & Avocado Salad with Poppy Seeds & Calendula, Pot Marigold Soda Bread, Lilac Panna Cotta with Strawberries, Rice with Lemon Verbena, Cardamom & Edible Flower Petals, Marigold Petal Pasta, Courgette Flower Tacos, Carnation and Blackberry Cooler, Slow Roast Lamb with Lavender, Lemon & Apricots, Blackberry & Sweet Geranium Tart, Vietnamese Summer Rolls with Violas, Aubergine Katsu Curry with Pickled Magnolia and many more ...

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Book SynopsisONE OF THE BEST COOKBOOKS OF THE YEAR: New York Times, Los Angeles Times, San Francisco Chronicle, NPR, Food & Wine, Wired Bricia Lopez and Javier Cabral, the James Beard Award–nominated authors of Oaxaca, are back with the first major cookbook about how to create asada—Mexican-style grilled meat—at home. In millions of backyards across Southern California, an asada means a gathering of family, friends, great music, cold drinks, good times, and community—all centered around the primal allure of juicy, smoky grilled meat with flavors and spices traditional to Mexico. The smell of asada is a cloud of joy that lingers in the streets of Los Angeles. With Asada: The Art of Mexican-Style Grilling, Mexican food authorities Bricia Lopez and Javier Cabral offer more than 100 recipes that show you how to prepare the right dishes and drinks for your next carne asada gathering. Asada will both guide you

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Book SynopsisSave money and time with the most nourishing, comforting and delicious one-pot recipesComfort Food from Your Slow Cooker contains more than eighty recipes that are pure delicious joy, save you time and money, and get the best out of your slow cooker.These recipes have delighted families for generations, and will make sure even the fussiest of eaters are satisfied. They include: Rustic Coq au Vin Comforting Beef Stew with Dumplings Garlic Potato & Gruyére Layer Cake Bacon-Wrapped Pork Tenderloin with Creamy Mustard Sauce Spiced Toffee Apple & Almond CrumbleDeveloped specifically with your family''s needs in mind to help you eat nourishing, comforting food without breaking the bank, these much-loved dishes can fit around your busy schedule whether you''ve got ten minutes in the morning before you head off for work or a couple of hours before picking your kids up.Sarah Flower is a leading nutritionist and the

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Book Synopsis50 modern, mouthwatering recipes for the world''s favorite chocolatey treat. Fun and user-friendly, The Brownie Diaries offers brownie-based solutions to all life''s challenges, big and small. From brownies for comfort, like the Feeling Lonesome Tonight brownie (an indulgent concoction made from pantry staples such as peanut butter and crumbled cookies), to brownies for celebration, such as the I Think I Love You Brownie (with raspberry cheesecake swirl), you''ll find the perfect brownie for every occasion among these pages. Stuck indoors on a rainy Sunday afternoon? There''s a brownie for that, too, along with brownie-inspired twists on classic recipes for cookies and ice-cream sundaes. Complete with a cocoa-dusted smattering of brownie trivia and quick-fixes to stop your brownies from sinking, The Brownie Diaries is the perfect book for brownie lovers everywhere.Trade ReviewQuite simply, it filled me with delight * Nigella Lawson *Everything looks so indulgent and inviting, I want to dive in and grab a piece of those brownies. Not only does it look beautifully delicious, it also looks very comforting. * Chetna Makan *A quirky ode to the humble chocolate dessert ... For those who love a midnight splurge or a midday pick-me-up, this tasty collection delivers * Publishers Weekly *Table of ContentsIntroduction: Welcome to brownie school Everyday brownies Comfort brownies Celebration brownies Brownies (of sorts)

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Book SynopsisCOOL DRINKS FOR HOT SUMMER DAYS With their thirst-quenching profile, crisp acidity, and vibrant fruit flavors, juicy summer cocktails are pure refreshment and just what we crave, whether lounging poolside or working the grill. And here, from expert mixologist and hospitality maven Nick Mautone, are over 45 no-fail recipes for the very best of them, from classics like the piña colada and the Tom Collins to the perfect margarita and a killer mojito. Includes cocktails with wine, like peach sangria, and even fruit-forward alcohol-free cocktails like virgin watermelon punch. Oh, and that world’s best gin and tonic? The secret is ginger syrup.

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Book SynopsisA Perfect Gift for the Cocktail Lover Inspiring, practical, and designed for entertaining, this beautifully designed deluxe box set includes two cocktail books and matching coasters—The Negroni Book: More than 30 recipes, including both the classic that achieved cocktail perfection in Florence, Italy, and dozens of variations, deviations, and delicious reinterpretations.The Martini Book: A celebration of the timeless, sophisticated, and iconic cocktail of choice among generations of writers, actors, politicians, bon vivants—and of course, 007—and more than 30 recipes.8 Coasters: Serve your perfect drinks in style. Eight cocktail-bar quality coasters are included in the set, four Negroni and four Martini, each featuring a striking image over a strong cork base.

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Book SynopsisA cookbook for quirky home cooks looking to impress friends and family with a fancy meal, delicious cocktails, and intoxicating conversation. Television personality Renee Paquette brings passion, experimentation, and an overly confident-in-the-kitchen attitude to home cooking. When she’s not traveling around the world for work, she loves to stay within the confines of her home and Instagram-Live her experiences, cooking up mouth-watering, house-transforming meals for friends, family, neighbors…and all of their dogs. She thinks nothing of toiling over a hot stove while also providing sweet, cozy ambiance for anyone who walks through the door. Whether you’re hosting over the holidays, planning an anniversary dinner, or just feel like throwing back some cocktails and lining your belly with carbs, Renee’s got you covered. “Her debut cookbook…makes you daydream about the days (hopefully soon!) when friends can come over and share in a festive roast chicken dinner. Paquette’s book is a whole lot of fun.” —America’s Test Kitchen Messy in the Kitchen is an array of over sixty feel-good, feel-fancy meals, including appetizers, sides, salads, soups, and cocktails, (and the playlists to accompany them), to inspire a new generation of home cooks. Full of Renee’s passion for cooking, readers will be inspired and empowered to toss the take-out menus, put together a guest list, set the table, roll up their sleeves, and dare to get a little messy in the kitchen! “Similar to her smooth broadcasting style, there is a whimsical, familiar nature to her cookbook that makes the reader, even without culinary experience, feel as though success in the kitchen is attainable.” —Sports Illustrated Renee pulls from her foodie-family roots and guides you through the sometimes overwhelming process of making everything just right, including tips for entertaining and planning the perfect event. She offers the secrets and recipes you need to bring a bit of pizzazz to your home and make your dinner or dinner party a smash hit!Trade Review"Her debut cookbook...makes you daydream about the days (hopefully soon!) when friends can come over and share in a festive roast chicken dinner. Paquette's book is a whole lot of fun," -- America's Test Kitchen"Similar to her smooth broadcasting style, there is a whimsical, familiar nature to her cookbook that makes the reader, even without culinary experience, feel as though success in the kitchen is attainable." -- Sports Illustrated

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Book Synopsis'A very special book' DIANA HENRY. 'Perfect' NINA STIBBE. The Little Library Year takes you through a full twelve months in award-winning food writer Kate Young's kitchen. Here are frugal January meals enjoyed alone with a classic comfort read, as well as summer feasts to be eaten outdoors with the perfect beach read to hand. Beautifully photographed throughout, The Little Library Year is full of delicious seasonal recipes, menus and reading recommendations. 'A wonderful, brilliant book' RUBY TANDOH. 'The best present a food-obsessed bookworm could ask for' OLIA HERCULES. 'Tender, gorgeous, clever and generous' ELLA RISBRIDGER. 'Bibliophile foodies have a treat in store for them. Many treats, in fact' JASPER FFORDE.Trade ReviewRecipes you long to cook, suggestions for books you want to read, a sense of place and season, and tales of a life lived thoughtfully and well. This is a very special book, written with great generosity. I loved it -- Diana HenryA cookbook and culinary almanac that celebrates the books and characters conjured by each season and its food. Leafing through a cookery book has never been so satisfying. Perfect -- Nina StibbeA wonderful, brilliant book. Instantly comforting, effortlessly beautiful and suffused with the generosity that's at the heart of any good meal -- Ruby TandohBibliophile foodies have a treat in store for them. Many treats, in fact -- Jasper FfordeCombines two of my most favourite things – interesting and flavour-packed recipes, and reading lists. The best present a food-obsessed bookworm could ask for -- Olia HerculesTender, gorgeous, clever and generous... A book to be both treasured and treated as the hands-on, practical food bible it really is. As perfectly balanced as her recipes – with photographs like Vermeer paintings, stories the never overwhelm the food itself, and lovely, lyrical writing – I want to eat everything Kate cooks, and I want to cook everything she writes, and I want to buy this book for everyone I love. I loved it' -- Ella RisbridgerI love this so much. It's so cheering in an I Capture the Castle way of not being able to be depressed when there is a good egg tea inside you. I love Kate Young's writing and the way she weaves herself, the books, and the food together. What a treat -- Cathy RetzenbrinkKate's writing is as delicious and vibrant as her recipes. Her passion for food, for books, and for seasonal home cooking is completely infectious. This book sings with love, with flavour, with invention: I want to cook everything in it -- Olivia PottsMakes me want to read, cook and eat in equal measure -- Sue Quinn.A deeply personal book written in a sincere voice; reading it is like talking to your best and greediest book-loving friend * Daily Telegraph. *[An] engaging cookbook... Young's culinary almanac is sure to inspire an appetite for reading as well as cooking' * Town & Country UK *This is the book to curl up with on Christmas Day. It's a big cosy hug of a read, written with such love and care... Kate's recipes and suggestions for timely books to read as you cook and then eat are seamlessly blended' * Haverhill Echo *Bookworm Kate Young has penned the perfect gift for foodie friends who revel in the meal descriptions in their favourite novels' * Sainsbury's Magazine *What to eat when, and with what perfect read in your hand, need never be a cause for concern again thanks to Kate Young's latest cookbook. She considers the art of eating, imagination and literature in the most hunger-inducing ways * Dorset Echo *A beautifully presented, written and illustrated book, which gives real insight into the author and her love of the English seasons, and should inspire anybody to both cook and read more * Crumbs *

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Book SynopsisNancy Astor and her niece Nancy Lancaster were two of the great hostesses of the twentieth century, entertaining at a pitch perfect level of luxury, comfort and elegance. The food they served was always delicious, and the discovery of Nancy Astor’s privately bound cookbook containing the recipes from the Langhorne family house, Mirador in West Virginia, is published for the first time. Over 70 recipes that were regularly ‘mixed in with’ classic French and English cuisine, are an ode to the flavours of the South; that conjured up mealtimes imbued with wit and laughter, tears and tantrums,arguments and reconciliations and were the thread that held the family together.Table of ContentsForeword, Introduction, First Courses, Main Courses, Vegetables and Salads, Desserts, Bread Biscuits and Cakes, Drinks and Aperitifs.

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Book Synopsis'Julie's passion comes from the heart, turning humble pastry into a masterpiece' Richard BertinetJulie Jones, Instagram influencer and author of Soulful Baker and The Pastry School conducts online workshops for pastry decorating and this is the book that her followers have been crying out for. Art in Pastry begins with basic recipes for sweet and shortcut pastry, which can then be used in the recipes for pies and tarts that follow, featuring a wide range of delicious sweet and savoury fillings.Chapters on Fruit, Dairy, Meat & Fish and Vegetables include 40 recipes that can all be adapted to variety of decorative approaches. The recipes can be used for a large square or round pie, or six smaller pies, according to your needs. In total there are more than a hundred decorative pies and tarts to feast your eyes on. Recipes include a Broderie Anglaise lemon tart, a basket-weave feta pie, floral white chocolate tarts and a cod & chorizo pie inspired by antique tiles. Every chapter includes exquisite photography by Andrew Montgomery of both the food and the inspiration behind it.Trade ReviewThese exquisite bakes will reward your time and attention, promising perfect pastry, delicious fillings and the joy of creative expression. * Country Homes & Interiors *Julie Jones takes pastry-making to the finest of fine arts. -- Tony Turnball * The Times *Baker Julie Jones is the Instagram queen of beautiful bakes with serious wow factor. * Sainsburys Magazine *

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Book SynopsisGood Looking Cooking brings professional kitchen knowledge into the home cook’s domain, offering tips and hacks for creating restaurant-level dishes with ease. Over 80 exciting and innovative recipes are split into five chapters based on how author Olivia Burt runs her own kitchen, offering readers a fresh way to approach their ingredients. Head Off To The Butcher, visit your local Fish Market or Vegetable Stall, whip up something Sweet Like Honey or recreate your favourite treats from The Bakery. With a sophisticated yet homely approach to cooking, this book brings beautiful food within everyone’s reach: cook like a chef without the stress and enjoy a journey full of flavour and discovery.

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Book SynopsisA culinary journey into the decadence and sophistication of the Jazz Age, recreating the extravagant meals and cocktails featured in F.Scott Fitzgerald’s literary classic, The Great Gatsby.In time for the 100th anniversary of The Great Gatsby, step into a world of opulence and elegance in The Great Gatsby Cooking and Entertaining Guide. With the Roaring Twenties as a backdrop, each of the 64 recipes connect to F.Scott Fitzgerald’s iconic novel and the excitement and celebrations of the era. All of the dishes and drinks would have graced the tables of Jay Gatsby’s lavish parties. From exquisite cocktails like Martinis and Champagne Towers to sumptuous dishes like oysters Rockefeller, lobster bisque, and Beef Wellington, each recipe transports the reader to the world of flappers, speakeasies, and extravagant soirées. In addition to the delectable recipes, there is historical context, entertaining anecdotes, and exquisite photos,

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Book SynopsisSpend less time in the kitchen and more time together with 100 family-friendly recipes from Joe Wicks, aka The Body Coach, the nation's favourite PE teacher and record-breaking bestselling author.With 100 healthy, tasty, simple recipes to feed the whole family, this cookbook is sure to provide new favourite go-to meals for speedy suppers, celebrations and everything in between.As the proud dad of two kids, Joe understands the realities of life as a busy parent. Sometimes you’re short of time, and it’s hard to come up with a balanced meal when you have a thousand things to think about! Joe's Family Food does the hard work for you, so cooking and sharing nutritious food can become a social, fun activity for your family.Each recipe is specially designed to please every family member, leaving you all feeling healthy, happy and satisfied. Including:· Mexican chicken burgers with avocado smash and sweetcorn salsa· Peanut butter popcorn· Frying-pan pizzas with little trees and fennel sausage· Cheesy orzo-stuffed tomatoes· Broccoli and pancetta carbonaraFilled with swaps to cater to all tastes and ideas for involving the kids when you’re cooking, this flexible cookbook will soon become your family favourite.The man who kept the nation moving during lockdown, Joe has sold more than three million books in the UK alone. He has more than four million followers on social media, where fans share their personal journeys towards a happier, healthier lifestyle. All of his books have been non-fiction number one bestsellers.

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Book SynopsisThe award-winning cookbook from Michelin-starred chef, Marcus Wareing.Winner of the Food and Travel Awards' Book of the YearWelcome to Marcus Wareing's kitchen learn to cook the Michelin-starred chef's favourite home-cooked recipes and enjoy his most mouth-watering meals.This is the food that Marcus loves to create and share at home with his family and friends. From delicious weeknight suppers and weekend wonders, to showstopping dishes and special desserts, there is something satisfying and flavoursome on every page.With chapters including Worth the Wait, introducing the art of slow-cooking; Market Garden, featuring a wealth of vibrant vegetable recipes, and Simply Essential, showing you how to super-charge your staples and leftovers, this book shares Marcus's huge knowledge and expertise to help you create incredible dishes, such as his Rosemary and Malt-glazed Lamb Belly; Nduja and Feta Ravioli; Peach, Radicchio and Smoked Almond Salad and St Clement's Treacle Tart.Alongside the reTrade Review Praise for New Classics,Marcus at Home and Marcus Everday ‘Marcus Wareing is resolutely unpretentious. With chapters on using leftovers, and home baking with kids, this is full of dishes that won't break the bank, plus tips to help you cook like a professional. A delicious book.’Daily Mail ‘As well as easy, delicious ideas for all the family, Wareing’s newest cookbook is packed with culinary tips’Sainsbury’s Magazine ‘This collection of family suppers from the celebrated chef is peppered with handy tips and suggestions’ Waitrose Weekend ‘Stuffed with comfort food recipes you’ll truly want to cook’ The Sunday Times ‘There’s no Masterchef poncery here, it’s all good hearty fare (with the occasional cheffy flourish but that’s to be expected – he doesn’t have two Michelin stars for nothing). […] As I say – cheffy, not poncey’ The Times ‘Undeniably excellent new cookbook’ Observer Food Monthly ‘How to make the Michelin magic happen at home’ The Telegraph

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Book SynopsisMarcus Wareing is a brilliant chef. His restaurant group Marcus Wareing Restaurants includes three critically-acclaimed restaurants the two Michelin-starred Marcus at The Berkeley, as well as The Gilbert Scott and Tredwell's.Marcus is also judge of MasterChef: The Professionals, combining authority with inspiration for the contestants and viewers alike. But there's another side to Marcus away from the professional kitchens when he's at home, cooking the food he loves to share with his family and friends. In Marcus at Home, he shows you how you can cook these recipes, too.Marcus at Home will cover delicious meals all week long, from chapters on Midweek and Weekend to Entertaining and Baking. Focusing on great flavours and inspirational touches, these are recipes that will become time-honoured favourites in your home. Whether it's a light Chicken & Asparagus Salad or a comforting Prawn Orzo Risotto; an indulgent Eggs & Avocado with Chorizo Jam or a delicious Buttermilk Pannacotta with Thyme Crumble; or a definitive Sunday Roast or a Chocolate Cake, these are recipes that are easy to make at home in the rush of a busy week, when you have a little more time at the weekend, or when you want to make a showstopper meal.Marcus is renowned for incredible food that tastes great. And here he'll show you how to bring this into your home cooking.Trade Review‘Undeniably excellent new cookbook’ – OBSERVER FOOD MONTHLY ‘How to make the Michelin magic happen at home’ – THE DAILY TELEGRAPH ‘Marcus Wareing weaves his Michelin magic to create substantial dishes that will keep you full through winter, using the season’s very best produce’ – FOOD AND TRAVEL ‘These are the recipes he cooks at home and they are brilliant. Easy, simple and most of all tasty this is one book we see ourselves lifting down from the shelves again and again’ – WOMAN’S WAY ‘Marcus Wareing moves away from the highly refined dishes to easily achievable recipes designed to be made in your own kitchen, meaning the sous-vide machine can stay in your shopping basket a little longer’ – SQUARE MEAL ‘New cookbook showcases the fun side of a serious chef’ – THE HERALD

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Book SynopsisSwap your favorite cocktails with these plant-based mocktail alternatives!Developed by two registered dietitians, the non-alcoholic drink recipes in Mocktail Party feature nutritious, all-natural ingredients with minimal sugar that you can easily find at any grocery store. The book also features valuable information about the benefits of an alcohol-free lifestyle, tips for sustainable mixology, and advice for ordering mocktails at a restaurant or bar. If you’re tired of hangovers and don’t want to drink sugar-loaded, processed sodas instead, then these healthy and delicious recipes are for you.Mocktail Party includes recipes for every occasion: Classics like a Pal-no-ma and Aperol-less Spritz Drinks with a twist like Watermelon Mock-jito & Summer Jam Fresca Brunch favorites like No-Bull Bloody & Kiwi No-secco Dessert treats like Salted Carmel & Tiramisu Mock-tinis Frozen coolers like No Way Frose & Blueberry Acai Daiquiri Holiday beverages like Pumpkin Spice Latte & Warm Cider and Sage Join the growing movement of health-conscious people who are cutting down on alcohol and opting to "make it a mocktail" instead. Trade Review"This mocktail recipe book has it all! As a dietitian myself, I love that the authors of Mocktail Party have carefully crafted these drinks to be all-natural, healthy, and easy to make. They have reimagined classic cocktails and also developed delicious new drinks that are great for every mood, holiday, and event. Low in sugar and hangover-free...drinking doesn't get better than this!" - Laura Ligos, MBA, RDN, CSSD, author of The Complete Clean Eating Cookbook"Mocktail Party is everything that I want in an alcohol-free recipe book! These recipes not only taste amazing, but they are simple and unique! This is a book for everyone regardless of whether you drink! The recipes are that good!" - Amanda E. White, MA, LPC Therapy for Women, LLC

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Book SynopsisA recipe deck based on the Wheel of the Year with recipes for everyday meals and treats and special celebratory dishes to make for festivals and Sabbats.

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Book SynopsisCapturing the magic and finest festive traditions of Fortnum & Mason, Christmas and Other Winter Feasts gathers together everything you need to enjoy a truly delicious winter.A joyous celebration of Fortnum & Mason's love for extraordinary seasonal food, Christmas and Other Winter Feasts is filled with flavoursome recipes for Christmas and New Year's Eve, as well as Guy Fawkes and Burns' Night.From seasonable soups to hearty January eating, and featuring exclusive stories from the Fortnum & Mason archives, Christmas and Other Winter Feasts is the essential accompaniment to any party, gathering or feast.Trade Review‘There are loads of Christmas classics out there already, but I’m buying this for its sheer gorgeousness as much as for the recipes. I only have to look at the cover and I’m breaking in to “signin’ and swingin’ and gettin’ merry like Christmas”’ Diana Henry, Sunday Telegraph ‘Full of celebratory recipes, with a few healthy ones for January’ Sunday Times ‘What could be more joyous than a new book from Fortnum & Mason and Tom Parker Bowles? That it's festive is an added bonus – no one does Christmas like Fortnum's, nor like Tom, as it turns out … It's packed with everything you need to know for winter feasting’ Delicious Praise for Fortnum & Mason: The Cook Book: ‘This book, with its lovely colour illustrations taken from old Fortnum’s direct marketing booklets, is undiluted nostalgic celebration’ Rose Prince ‘Some of my earliest food memories are of Fortnum & Mason … So, understandably, the Fortnum’s Cook Book has a strong nostalgic appeal for me, but a cookery book cannot survive on sentimentality alone, and I have insulted the book’s elegance already, besmirching it with hideously garish post-it notes’ Nigella Lawson ‘A beautiful new cookbook’ Clerkenwell Boy ‘It’s a beauty!’ Gizzi Erskine

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Book SynopsisSimple ingredients. Straightforward recipes. Mouth-watering results. Now you can feed the whole family - and eat the food you love - without breaking the bank! Feed Your Family for £20 a Week is the hottest new cookery sensation on the block. Through Lorna Cooper's popular cookery blog fyf20quid, over half a million people have learnt how to meal plan, budget and cook for their families for just £20 a week - and now you can too! In Feed Your Family for £20 a Week you will find 100 deliciously simple, wallet-friendly meals the whole family will love. Each recipe is full of flavour, easy to follow and ready in minutes. This is stress-free cooking at its best - for less! A busy mum of three, Lorna understands how difficult it is to feed a family without breaking the bank, and when she didn't qualify for sick pay after a medical emergency, she really had to tighten the purse strings. Through savvy shopping, buying in bulk and batch cooking, she managed to slash her food bill from around £100 a week to just £20 - and now she wants to show you how. With this book, you will: · Plan 3 meals a day, every week - for just £20 · Stock up on freezer and store cupboard essentials · Get the most out of your ingredients · Discover simple substitutes and clever shortcuts · Love your leftovers · Waste less and save more Cook smart with MINIMUM FUSS and MAXIMUM FLAVOUR - and all for just £20 A WEEK!

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Book Synopsis“When you have more than you need, build a bigger table not a higher wall.”  In Gather & Graze, authors Mumtaz Mustafa and Laura Klynstra celebrate the unity that can be found around a table as well as the universal comfort of a meal prepared slowly with love and attention—providing a path and a place for people to connect, exchange stories, and try new flavours. The spreads, platters, and table scapes featured in this collection will remind you of happy times and relaxed meals with those you love. Gather & Graze revels in the coming together around a table of people from all backgrounds and present internationally themed spreads built around more than 150 homemade recipes. The Pakistani Street Food Stack, for example, includes recipes for Bun Kababs, Potato and Chicken Cutlets, Masala Peanuts, Tamarind Chutney, and more, while the Tropical Spread features Coconut Crusted Shrimp, Sweet Chilli Shrimp & Pineapple Sk

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Book SynopsisGet the party started with this mouthwatering collection of more than 100 delicious recipes for canapés and other bite-size morsels that will add style and taste to any social gathering, large or small. Popular dishes and snacks are transformed into down-sized one-bite wonders that are big on presentation as well as bold in taste. Ideas for fresh light bites come from all around the globe, with modern takes on traditional dishes inspired by Mediterranean, Scandinavian, Middle Eastern, Indian, Asian and American cuisines. And for those with a sweet tooth, there are plenty of mini desserts here too, from light and fruity mouthfuls to rich and indulgent bites. Also included are expert menu planners to help you serve the perfect number and selection of cold and hot canapés, matched to the occasion, season and venue – whether it's a festive candlelit cocktail party or an al fresco drinks reception at a summer wedding.Trade Review'An excellent guide to impressing your guests' – Pick Me Up!

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Book SynopsisLearn how to assemble stunning grazing boards quickly and easily, with the mouth-watering photographs and simple recipes of Glorious Boards. Uncover the world of sharing boards and platters, featuring charcuterie spreads, cheese boards, and dessert decks for every occasion, theme, and celebration.An eye-catching and delectable grazing board combines good food with stunning presentation. And with just a little inspiration voila! you'll be creating Instagrammable grazing boards and platters for every event, whether it's a family brunch, birthday celebration, romantic dinner, or simple night in.Discover the best tools and board care, food-styling tips for a WOW every time, and utensils and labels for upping your board game. Delve into 60-plus beautiful boards and delectable recipes for inspiration, many featuring DIY recipes for added embellishment from the Harvest Home Cheese & Charcuterie Board to the Vegan Garden Grazing Board and from the Big Night In Board to S'mores Board, find sTrade Review‘Easily assembled from ingredients you have in your fridge or cupboards … it’s a low effort, but impressive, selection. Taken from the new book Glorious Boards by Jassy Davis, this is the answer to your last-minute hostess problems…’ – HEAT magazine

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Book SynopsisJamie Oliver''s bestselling The Return of the Naked Chef is filled with all the techniques and tips you''ll need to become a pro in the kitchen and produce delicious, healthy foodThe Return of the Naked Chef guides you through basic techniques for making a variety of breads and pasta, and shares some of Jamie''s favourite recipes including a light Prawn and Pea Risotto with Basil and Mint and seared Beef Carpaccio with roasted Baby Beets, creamed Horseradish, Watercress and Parmesan. Jamie Oliver has captured the heart of the nation with his passion for simple, delicious, home-cooked food. The Return of the Naked Chef is filled with fresh ingredients, ''pukka'' recipes and boundless enthusiasm. Get stuck in with Jamie Oliver!''Simply brilliant cooking, and Jamie''s recipes are a joy'' Nigel Slater''There''s a joyously clear, no-nonsense desire here to create simple but delicious food'' HeatTrade ReviewThere's a joyously clear, no-nonsense desire here to create simple but delicious food * Heat *Jamie Oliver goes from strength to strength...the main attraction is that he does not seem to want to be, or know that he might be, a star: the food is what matters * The Times *He looks like a rock star, sounds like a yob and cooks like an angel * Daily Telegraph *

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Book SynopsisThe ultimate cookbook for al fresco eating, with more than 80 recipes for cooking outdoors. Rustle up your choice of sweet and savoury dishes for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Alongside traditional campfire favourites such as bbq chicken, corn on the cob, and kebabs, you''ll find recipes for stuffed flatbreads, gnocchi, and even apricot cakes in a jar. With step-by-step instructions and evocative photography, the recipes are easy to follow.Each recipe has a symbol that tells you the best way to cook it, be it an open fire, grill, or camping stove. As well as outdoor cooking hacks and clever tips, you''ll find checklists of camping essentials, ideas for using local produce, and basic recipes for camping must-haves such as bbq sauce and ketchup, plus new favourites like dukkah. Outdoor cooking can be magical, so break out of the kitchen, light your fire, and enjoy delicious recipes from The Campfire Cookbook - the perfect culinary companion for any caTrade ReviewIf you're planning a trip, but don't fancy living on BBQs or basic pasta dishes, this book is for you. The Campfire Cookbook pulls together 80 imaginative recipes ideal for al fresco dining from paella to steak, to the fanciest outdoor salad you might ever lay your eyes on. Each and every recipe comes with high-quality images and easy to follow directions, while you'll also find handy tips for eating outdoors while on an adventure. * Adventure Travel *

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Book SynopsisThe masters of home baking, Australian Women''s Weekly, bring you delightful bakes for every occasion!Enjoy classic bakes for any occasion alongside exciting and original variations - a host of sweet and savoury recipes, from delicious snacks and satisfying desserts, to wholesome lunches and comforting dinners. Add a creative twist to take your banana bread to the next level, shake things up with four easy ways to transform a classic quiche, and enjoy a real treat with six ways to elevate the humble chocolate chip cookie.This home baking book is perfect for anyone looking for all-new tried-and-tested, fuss-free recipes! It includes:- More than 100 recipes and exciting variations, all photographed, covering both sweet and savoury bakes for snacks, meals, desserts, and treats- No baking recipe is repeated from one book to another- Ingredients are recognisable and readily available in all markets- Each book covers a range of cuis

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Book SynopsisSometimes all you want is the best. This spectacular volume gives you just that, with more than 115 top-rated recipes, crystal-clear instructions, and tips and tricks from Weber - everything you need to make your home the most popular place on the block. Weber experts and fans have carefully selected the real standouts from more than 2,000 original Weber recipes. These classics have all been re-photographed, retested and reimagined for today''s cook.Trade ReviewIf a cook wants the best recipes for the backyard, here they all are between two covers. And such beautiful photography. What an accomplishment! -- Meathead Goldwyn * The Science of Great Barbecue and Grilling *Veteran food writer Jamie Purviance has crafted a stylish and singularly smart book based on 65 years of iconic Weber recipes, but with his own creative twists. Think big flavours, up-to-the-minute techniques and photos that will make you hungry. -- Steven Raichlen * The Barbecue Bible *

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Book SynopsisAuthor, entrepreneur, and part-time Tuscan resident Angela Correll shares charming reflections on her everyday experiences in Italy, along with valuable lessons to help readers enrich their lives, wherever they call home. Grab your cappuccino and settle in for a sweet taste of village life. After several trips to Italy over the last 25 years, Angela Correll and her husband, Jess, decided to take the leap and put down roots in a tiny Tuscan village, restoring a centuries-old horse stable into the home of their dreams. Angela invites you to immerse yourself in the captivating and quirky culture of her small hilltop village as she shares observations, stories, photographs, recipes, and ideas from her time in Tuscany. Along the way, you?ll discover little life lessons that will put a smile on your face and inspire you to add a bit of Tuscan charm and wisdom to your everyday life.

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Book SynopsisDiscover and savor the rich flavor of one of the world’s finest liquors with the Whiskey Tasting Kit, which comes complete with a tasting guide, journal, 2 glasses, and 4 stones. Choose a whiskey, pour it in the included tumbler glasses, add the cooled stones to chill the whiskey without watering it down or altering the flavor, and get out your guide and journal—you are completely set up for a fun, whiskey-tasting adventure at home!With the tasting guide, learn about the smooth and smoky taste and aromas of different whiskies and find your new favorite whiskey. Sound like a whiskey expert by using the included glossary to help describe the whiskeys you taste. Get the most out of your whiskey-tasting experience by using the tasting journal to keep track of your favorite whiskies and recipes. Includes:   32-page whiskey-tasting guide 16-page tasting journal

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Book SynopsisStyle icon India Hicks's charming take on entertaining, featuring dreamy tablescapes, found centerpieces, and enjoyable family anecdotes.Daughter of the late David Hicks and goddaughter to Prince Charles, India Hicks is known for her irreverent take on style. In her previous books, she invited readers into her homes on Harbour Island and in England. For her third book, India presents her own slightly madcap spin on entertaining. Organized by meal, the book begins marvelously with the most important meal of the day--cocktail hour--and ends with breakfast. In between, there are family suppers and big dinners, birthday cakes and Christmas crackers, great British breakfasts, quick teas and long lunches, mustard pots as vases, and bedcovers for tablecloths. Like India, these stories are full of personality, from the Panic Dinner (or what to do when you suddenly have a crowd descending) to the Naked Cake (cake decorating for the harried or untalented) to a White Christmas in tTrade Review"She's invited us inside her island escape in Harbour Island, Bahamas, and her estate in England. Now interior designer India Hicks reveals her secrets to entertaining in style in her new book..." —MODERN LUXURY"Style icon India Hicks, daughter of the late David Hicks and goddaughter to Prince Charles, is known for her irreverent take on style. And in her third book, she shares her charming take on entertaining, featuring dreamy tablescapes, found centerpieces, and enjoyable family anecdotes." —LOVE HAPPENS "Rarely do I sit down with a coffee-table book and end up reading the entire thing (223 pages!) front to back. But that's what happened with India Hicks: An Entertaining Story (Rizzoli, 2020). The photos, anecdotes and irreverent style of this book captured me and made me crave the togetherness of my own family." —COLORADO HOMES & LIFESTYLES

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Book Synopsis''Whether it''s for friends, family or strangers, my heart fills with joy when I see everyone sat around my table enjoying my food''. A regular on ITV''s This Morning and a columnist for London''s Evening Standard, Clodagh''s expert advice is in high demand on her daily IGTV cookery series @clodagh_mckenna. In this book she shows how you too can create stunning suppers using the very best seasonal produce, including the most efficient ways to prepare, what to serve and her handy tips for finishing your meal in style. Clodagh covers:* Part 1 - how to create a well-balanced and delicious menu, writing your shopping lists and creating a beautiful table to set the scene* Part 2 - 120 recipes to take you through the year from Wild Garlic & Potato Soup to start a spring supper to autumnal comfort food like Roast Butternut Squash, Cashel Blue & Saffron Pappardelle and warming winter treats such as Star Anise & Orange Rice Pudding* Part 3 - ideas for e

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Book SynopsisThe must-have charcuterie board book! This bestselling book shares the secrets to easy, attractive, and delicious boards and spreads.An inspiring resource for throwing unforgettable get-togethers: Platters and Boards is the guide to entertaining with effortless style. Includes a sumptuous range of platter ideas and recipes to graze on presented with gorgeous photography, easy recipes, and helpful tips. Author Shelly Westerhausen shares the secrets to creating casually chic spreads anyone can make and everyone will enjoy (and envy). Organized by time of day, 40 contemporary arrangements are presented with full-color photographs, step-by-step instructions, suggested meat and drink pairings, and notes on preparation, presentation, and storage. With a helpful list featuring board suggestions for every occasion (from baby showers to game nights), this book is all you need to create beautiful charcuterie, mixed spreads, and cheese boards to share with friends and family.COOKBOOK FOR EVERY OCCASION: Recipes and presentation ideas for breakfast, brunch, appetizer, antipasto, charcuterie, and cheese are all included. PRO TIPS FOR BEAUTIFUL BOARDS: Along with ingredient arrangements, helpful guidance includes tips on portioning, guides to picking surfaces and vessels, recommendations for pairing complementary textures and flavors, and a handy chart featuring board suggestions for a variety of occasions from holiday parties to baby showers. CELEBRATED AUTHOR: Cookbook author and food blogger Shelly Westerhausen is founder of the blog Vegetarian Ventures. Her popular cookbooks include Tables & Spreads and Vegetarian Heartland.Perfect for: An inspiring bridal shower, housewarming, or hostess gift Fans of books like Whiskey in a Teacup, Magnolia Table, Barefoot Contessa Parties!, 100 Cookies, and Cravings Pair with a beautiful charcuterie board or accessories to create a unique gift set Trade Review"What I admire most about Platters and Boards are its easy-to-follow recipes, because putting good looking spreads together is harder than it looks [...] There is a recipe for everyone in this book." -- Sunday Times Ireland

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Book SynopsisFrom breakfast through brunch, lunch and dinner (with some sweet treats for dessert), the book is packed full of recipes and cooking techniques designed to help readers create their own unique American diner experience.Through several visits to America, Kenny McGovern spent time observing the traditions and treats offered by American diner outlets to customers around the clock. As well as experiencing the delicious dishes on offer, Kenny immediately became captivated by the atmosphere and community connection offered by local eateries. The value placed on the local diner cannot be overstated and their ethos is to be admired - honest cooking, delicious food and reasonable prices, accompanied by service with a smile!

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Book SynopsisWith an ethos focusing on sustainability, a gorgeous new cookbook putting vegetables at the heart of a small plates menu.Vegetable small plates are the very heart of this mouth-watering debut book from Rob Howell. With a focus on sustainability and using the very best of ingredients, Rob showcases over 100 recipes from the award-wining Bristol waterfront restaurant for you to mix and match at home, creating greedy feasts for family and friends or even just for yourself!Although not central to the book, meat and fish recipes abound to satisfy even the hungriest of carnivores, and the desserts are not to be missed. There is something for everyone within these pages. Recipes include: Welsh rarebit toastsButtermilk fried celeriac Cauliflower bhajis with cashew butter and pickled orangeTempura spring onions with sweet chilli sauce and peanut crumbChicken schnitzel with sauerkrautSpiced monkfish tail with 3 saucesDoughnuts with carrotTrade ReviewFor a long time, the vegetable has been seen as the accompaniment but in this book, beautifully written and put together by Rob Howell, it rightly gains its position as being the centrepiece. Beautiful cookery, fantastic ingredients with a bit of chef technique for everybody to do at home. * Tom Kerridge *Rob Howell has the omnivore’s balance just right – leading with seasonal plants, with a bit of well-chosen meat and fish ‘for special’. And he knows a thing or two about making them all delicious. * Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall *Playful, inventive, interesting and, most importantly, delicious. I feel so lucky to have an insight into all-things Root and be able to cook Rob Howell’s food at home. * Olia Hercules *So good to see a young cook writing a very inspiring first book. I want to eat the food off the pages; they’re just such delicious recipes. * Angela Hartnett *Fantastic recipes using the very best of ingredients, this book is a stunning celebration of vegetables. Congratulations, Chef. * Niklas Ekstedt *This fabulous restaurant is the best of modern British cooking and in its own, laid-back, unshowy way, provides further proof of just how far British food and cooking has come in the past ten years. Much to be proud of. And proof, in these strange and uncertain times, of the ever-unifying power of serious good food -- Tom Parker-Bowles * The Mail on Sunday *[Rob] transforms his restaurant favourites into simple home dishes that can be completely vegan or vegetarian if you want to tweak them... And while there are plenty of very tasty, utterly healthy dishes to be found, there is also an entire chapter dedicated to cheese. * GQ *You’ll never have vegetables as just a side dish again... Selecting just three recipes out of over 100 glorious feasts for family and friends was hard (the desserts are not to be missed), but let these tasters at least begin to change your mind about the humble veg... * Independent.co.uk *British cuisine isn’t all about ‘meat and two veg’. Rob Howell shows how to create a simple but delicious spring feast starring the UK’s seasonal vegetables. * Great British Food *[Rob] does veg beautifully, imbuing humble green things with delicacy, panache and intrigue. * Scotland on Sunday *A beautifully shot recipe book with the kind of imaginative and just-cheffy-enough recipes that will appeal... Vegetable-led recipes are to the fore, while there are meat and fish supporting acts on display too. It makes me want to head to Howell’s restaurant Root ASAP. * Code Hospitality *Table of ContentsForeword by Josh Eggleton Introduction Snacks Cheese Vegetables Meat, fish and shellfish Desserts Index About the author

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Book SynopsisThe What the Ladybird Heard Cookbook is packed full of sweet treats, healthy snacks and simple meals – all based on the three bestselling What the Ladybird Heard picture books by Julia Donaldson and Lydia Monks.Make your own ladybird pizzas, vegetable patch pies, fine prize cowpat cookies and a showstopping ladybird celebration cake. With twenty-four recipes specially designed for adults to use with children, easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions and lots of hints and tips on what to do next, The What the Ladybird Heard Cookbook is a great way to introduce children to cooking and baking.Packed full of farmyard-inspired recipes, this cookery book is perfect for picnics, packed lunches and parties!Table of ContentsChapter - 1: How to Use This Book: Guidelines for Grown-Ups Chapter - 2: Hints and Tips to Read Together Section - 1: Speckled 'Eggs' and Other Breakfasts Chapter - 3: Monkey Joe's Pancakes Chapter - 4: Sheep's Horns Chapter - 5: Snuggly Snerd Yoghurt Sundae Chapter - 6: Gold Coin Omelettes Chapter - 7: Speckled Eggs Section - 2: Hefty Hugh's Hats and Other Snacks Chapter - 8: Animal Ears Chapter - 9: Full of Bones Chapter - 10: Hefty Hugh's Hats Chapter - 11: Lots of Ladybirds Chapter - 12: Potato Haystacks Chapter - 13: Purr-fect Sandwiches Chapter - 14: Tractor Wheels Section - 3: Vegetable Patch Pie and Other Meals Chapter - 15: Hogs' Tails Chapter - 16: Ladybird Pizzas Chapter - 17: vegetable Patch Pie Chapter - 18: Heaps of Muck Chapter - 19: Duck Pond Fishburgers Section - 4: Queen Bee Cupcakes and Other Sweet Treats Chapter - 20: Fine Prize Cowpats Chapter - 21: Lanky Len's Lollies Chapter - 22: Geese in a Pen Chapter - 23: Queen Bee Cupcakes Chapter - 24: Fat Red Hen's Eggs Chapter - 25: Corgi Paw Prints Chapter - 26: Ladybird Cake

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Book SynopsisLearn how to create your own dream dessert board!From kid-friendly movie night to romantic date night for two, there is a delicious dessert board out there for everyone. Sweet Spreads offers a decadent variety of fifty dessert boards to inspire and impress.This step-by-step guide is sure to satisfy any sweet tooth with simply made recipes for beloved guilty pleasures: chocolate hummus, chocolate cheesecake dip, s’mores snack mix, and so much more! Find your favorite today with these satisfyingly sweet spreads: Holiday cheer dessert board Chocolate tasting dessert board Campfire cones dessert board Ice cream sundaes dessert board Valentine’s day dessert board Waffle brunch board Coffee lover’s dessert board Aloha dessert board And many, many more Bring some extra sweetness into your life with Sweet Spreads.

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Book SynopsisThe genius galette—unfussy, easy to make, and fully customizable—is presented in 50 mouthwatering recipes in a book that every baker needs in their library.  The galette is a rustic, freeform tart. It requires a few simple ingredients, and minimal equipment, meaning that with some pantry basics, a home cook can put one together for no more than the cost of fresh (or frozen!) produce. A galette can be sweet or savory, filled with any imaginable combination of fruits or veggies, meats, cheeses, and spices. Great for a party, they can be prepared in advance, but they also come together quickly when you’re in a pinch—and galettes can be made year-round with whatever produce is available. Galette! celebrates this humble pastry, offering easy-to-follow and customizable recipes. With one basic crust recipe, endless galette possibilities are within reach. Incorporate summer’s bounty into a galette with peaches and granola or use pantry items in a galette with marinated artichokes and tomatoes. Brown-Buttered Apples and Honey, rolled out and baked like a slab pie, is the perfect dessert for a crowd, while individual Lemony Spinach and Rice galettes work well for a family dinner.  No matter the filling, galettes are the ideal, foolproof bake for home cooks.

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Book SynopsisCasual, Vibrant, Delicious Choose from a dazzling collection of thirty beautiful, well-crafted boards, whether you’re serving a group of two or ten. Try Catalonian Summer with romesco, charred green onions, anchovy toasts, and Manchego for an intimate outdoor gathering. Make a dinner of the Korean BBQ platter with bulgogi-style beef, lettuce cups, gochujang dipping sauce, and kimchi. Or go straight for the sweets with a dessert like S’mores Without a Campfire. Plus, check out the party-size boards for your next holiday or celebration. Start with the four principles for creating the right board for any occasion: 1.Looks matter 2.Stay flexible 3.Make it fun to eat 4.Embrace store-bought componentsYou’ll find that every meal becomes one worth sharing.Trade Review“Share the pleasure. Pick-and-mix platters are perfect for picnics and relaxed alfresco lunches—and the options are endless.”—YOU magazine, The Mail on Sunday

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Book SynopsisPut a unique spin on your entertaining and arrange eye-catching platters that will keep friends and family coming back for more with Complete Charcuterie.This beautiful cookbook guides you on how to pair cheeses, meats, condiments, drinks, and an assortment of other ingredients that can be used on serving boards. These simple, inventive preparations will bring your serving boards to the next level. Be bold and take your entertaining from so-so to exceptional. Experiment with flavor profiles and find combinations that suit your unique palate. Use the boards in this book as a guide or build your own boards around your personal taste. Inside you'll find: Expert advice and insights on composing elegant, inventive boards that balance flavor profiles and textures. Board-friendly recipes for crackers, breads, preserves, pickles, flavored nuts, dips, spreads, and decadent desserts, plus suggested drink pairings. Vibrant photography that shows you how to assemble memorable boards and provides visual inspiration. Recipes from Murray's Cheese, Publican Quality Meats, The Cheese Store of Beverly Hills, Lady & Larder, Mike's Hot Honey, Blake Hill Preserves, Esters Wine Shop & Bar, and Vermont Creamery. Take the mystery out of charcuterie. With more than 200 boards and recipes built around popular and festive themes with a special emphasis on seasonally focused recipes so you can always keep things fresh, let Complete Charcuterie be your inspiring source for memorable and delicious entertaining.

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Book SynopsisWith more than 10 million fans, Ned and Ariel Fulmer are known for their devotion to each other—and their love of homecooked food. From their popular online cooking challenges to their podcast and Instagram posts of last night’s dinner, cooking together is a linchpin in their identity as the sweetest couple ever. Now, in The Date Night Cookbook, Ned and Ariel open up about their relationship with personal stories and favourite recipes, designed for a couple to cook together and eat together. Their unfussy style and sense of humour are reflected in meals that range from quick and easy to special occasions. Ned and Ariel are joining the likes of Chrissy Teigen and Jessie James Decker in making cooking fun. Organised by relationship stage—from single to dating to meeting the parents to long-term commitment—The Date Night Cookbook will quickly become a favourite resource for every couple.

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